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May 16 2011
Smartphone Shopping Increases
In a study conduced by research group eDigitalResearch and online business consultancy Portaltech, half of smartphone owners have made a purchase via their handset. That number grew 20 percent between June 2010 and March 2011; at least 11 percent of smartphone users make weekly purchases. The study also reports an increasing number of people expect […]
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May 16 2011
Versace Re-introduces Childrenswear
Italian fashion house Versace will introduce Young Versace, a line of boys’ and girls’ apparel for sizes 0 to 12. The Spring ’12 collection will offer a youthful rock n’ roll look and feature deconstructed Versace signatures like the Greek frieze and the Medusa. Styles include ruffled skirts, leggings, skinny and flared jeans, trench coats, […]
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May 16 2011
Fisher-Price and United Legwear Pair Up
Fisher-Price, a subsidiary of Mattel, and United Legwear have partnered to manufacture and distribute a number of lines for infants and toddlers. Legwear for boys and girls will range from fashion styles to core basics for booties, crew socks, anklets, bobby socks, tights and slippers. The designs will incorporate Fisher-Price characters, styles and themes from […]
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May 16 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: Lawmakers Propose Revisions to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act
E-shaw’s News Blast: Lawmakers Propose Revisions to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Lawmakers Propose Revisions to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Share ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: Lawmakers Propose Revisions to the Consumer Product Safety Improvement Act’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook […]
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May 14 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Fashionable Flops
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Fashionable Flops Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Fashionable Flops’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Fashionable Flops MogoDesign Inc. (206) 285-0663 www.mogocharm.com Step into spring. MogoDesign Inc. just announced the addition of a casual and customizable line, Click Flops. Now girls can adjust their shoes to suit their moods with […]
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May 13 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Take a Stroll
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Take a Stroll Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Take a Stroll’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Take a Stroll Booyah Baby (888) 926-6924 www.booyahbaby.com Since 2007, Booyah Baby has been making practical yet chic liners for strollers. The reversible pads add a fashionable flare to buggies that need extra […]
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May 12 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Good Reads
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Good Reads Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Good Reads’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Good Reads eebee’s Adventures (212) 595-1088 www.eebee.com A good book is a gift that keeps on giving. Every Baby Company unveils two new titles in its award-winning eebee’s Adventures series—Clean-Up Time and Almost Bedtime. A […]
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May 11 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tame Mane
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tame Mane Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: Tame Mane’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Tame Mane Wee Ones (800) 258-9996 www.weeones.com For nearly 40 years, Wee Ones has been a staple brand for infants’ and girls’ hair accessories. Last July, Wee Ones welcomed the next generation of […]
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May 10 2011
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: The Right Fit
E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: The Right Fit Like ‘E-shaw’s Tuesdays A La Mode: The Right Fit’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook The Right Fit Pinc Premium info@pincpremium.com www.pincpremium.com The hunt for perfectly fitted jeans starts early. Pinc Premium creates stylish jeans for girls from sizes 12 months to 14 years. […]
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May 9 2011
CBS to Update Star Trek Products
CBS Consumer Products added a host of Star Trek goods that will retail throughout the next year. Notably, PPW Toys will bow the first Mr. Potato Head line based on the characters from the original series as well as the Next Generation. As for apparel, Mighty Fine will create a line of Star Trek-inspired knit […]
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May 9 2011
April Sales Strong Thanks to a Late Holiday
Retailers reaped the benefits of a late Easter holiday this year in the April results, suffering less from soaring gas prices than some predicted. But, while the majority of retail outfits surpassed the sales estimates put forth by Thomas Reuters, upscale and mid-tier department stores fell short. Nordstrom and Saks showed increases of 7.6 percent […]
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May 9 2011
Lanvin Launches Girls
Parisian fashion house Lanvin will re-introduce apparel for girls ages 4 to 10. The 25-piece collection will be produced in-house and marks the label’s designer Alber Elbaz’s first foray into children’s apparel. Founder Jeanne Lanvin produced girls’ fashion up until 1935. The collection will focus on luxurious ready-to-wear tees, dresses, knits, coats and accessories. Spring […]
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May 9 2011
Amazon Dabbles in High-End Sales
Amazon launched MyHabit.com, a high-end designer fashion members-only shopping site last week. The site offers men’s, women’s and children’s fashion brands priced up to 60 percent off. Sales start everyday at 9 A.M. EST and typically last 72 hours. Similar to Amazon, the flash sale site offers free four-day shipping. Returns are allowed for store […]
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May 9 2011
Americans Willing to Spend More for Good Customer Service
Consumers are more willing this year to open their wallets for premium customer service, according to the American Express Global Customer Service Barometer. The survey, conducted in the United States and nine other countries, found 70 percent of American respondents were willing to spend an average of 13 percent more with companies they believe provide […]
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May 9 2011
Apparel Chain Susie’s Deals Files For Bankruptcy
Susie’s Deals, a 70-store apparel retailer offering heavy discounts on men’s, women’s and children’s clothing, has filed for Chapter 11 protection in U.S. Bankruptcy Court in Riverside, CA. The retailer, which operates approximately 70 stores in California, Utah, Arizona and Nevada as well as an e-commerce site, offers apparel items for as little as $5.99. […]
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May 9 2011
E-shaw’s News Blast: CBS to Update Star Trek Products
E-shaw’s News Blast: CBS to Update Star Trek Products Like ‘E-shaw’s News Blast: CBS to Update Star Trek Products’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook CBS to Update Star Trek Products CBS Consumer Products added a host of Star Trek goods that will retail throughout the next year… [more] April Sales […]
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May 7 2011
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Soft Soles
E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Soft Soles Like ‘E-shaw’s Saturday Sole: Soft Soles’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Soft Soles Livie & Luca (888) LIV-LUCA www.livieandluca.com Oh the places we’ll go! Little ones and parents travel from school to playgrounds to city streets. Livie & Luca’s children’s shoes are made with these travels […]
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May 6 2011
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Free Hugs
E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Free Hugs Like ‘E-shaw’s Pampered Fridays: Free Hugs’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Free Hugs Huggalugs (425) 868-3195 www.huggalugsusa.com Australian brand Huggalugs, distributed by Huggalugs USA, is known for its stylish baby legwarmers that can be worn on kids’ arms or babies’ legs. Huggalugs’ warmers feature unique color […]
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May 5 2011
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Suitable Silver
E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Suitable Silver Like ‘E-shaw’s Thursdays Unwrapped: Suitable Silver’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook Suitable Silver Suetables sue@suetables.com www.suetables.com Make a wish with Suetables. The silver jewelry line for adults and kids introduces Wishlets to their collection. The Wishlet charm bracelets are made on ribbon embossed with sayings like […]
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May 4 2011
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: For Kids Too
E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: For Kids Too Like ‘E-shaw’s Accent! on Wednesdays: For Kids Too’ on Facebook Connecting to Facebook Connecting to Facebook For Kids Too Vinca sales@vincausa.com www.vincausa.com Vinca jewelry is for people who can’t stand boring, says designer Amanda Dimova, and that includes kids. Her 2011 children’s collection features bunny stud earrings, […]